West Face Bulge Routes Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 7,474 ft |
GPS: |
33.76025, -116.68462 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Dpurf on Feb 21, 2006 |
Admins: | C Miller, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
The West Face Bulge is a Bulging Headwall on the west face of Tahquitz. This area of Tahquitz has several classic route like The Step (5.10a), Super Pooper (5.10a) and The Vampire (5.11a). The rock is steep on the left side and is bordered on the right by a large break in the rock (The Trough).
Getting There
Take the climber trail to Lunch Rock. Go around Lunch Rock to the left and up then traverse left along the base to The Trough. To get to the Step and Super Pooper take the larger ledge (FBT ledge) (5.6) located above and to the left of The Trough.
The descent from the top is down the Friction Route. You can also rap Happy Hooker just left of the Vampire.
The descent from the top is down the Friction Route. You can also rap Happy Hooker just left of the Vampire.
Classic Climbing Routes at West Face Bulge Routes
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